Gooseberry Patch

Ready to Wrap?

One of our favorite parts of holiday gift-giving is making each package really special. We've gathered some of our best tips to inspire you as we start the wrapping... Look for glittered chipboard letters at the craft store...with the addition of a few glue dots, they become super-sparkly gift tags... Read more →

Craft Idea: A Sweet Remembrance

Scented sachets made from lacy white hankies will fill your room with good memories and are perfect to give to all your Galentines. Stitch up a few for best friends, sisters or anyone who appreciates a handmade gift. Embroidered Hankie Sachets For each sachet, you'll need: vintage or new hankie... Read more →

Easter DIY: Upcycled Table Runner

Bring something new to the table We can never pass by the baskets filled with vintage linens at the flea market, can you? There's just something magical about the worn-soft feel of the towels, aprons and, our favorite, handcrafted doilies. Far from musty-dusty, these delicate beauties can be floral or... Read more →

Fresh-Picked Inspiration for Spring

Easy springtime decorating ideas Sunny days are (mostly) here to stay and now is the perfect time to brighten up your front door, dining room or mantel with a little color. Whether you add some fresh green or bright pops of pink and yellow, the new look is sure to... Read more →

5 Crafty Ideas for Snow Days

Remember the excitement you felt when school was called off? All those crossed fingers, spoons under your pillow and jammies worn backwards were worth it...it's a snow day! These days, when your little ones are back from sledding, snowman-building and general frolicking, it's good to have a few projects on... Read more →

7 Inspiring Home Ideas for Fall!

Time for a fresh start? The leaves are putting on a show of red, gold and burnt orange, so why not bring some of that color home too? One of our favorite times of year to decorate, fall is the perfect time to add some warmth to your cozy home,... Read more →

Make this weekend: DIY Lunch Bags

Lunch never looked better! Packing lunch just got a little more fun. Okay, a lot more fun. Whip up some of these DIY lunch bags and you'll be toting that sandwich and apple in style. Choose some of your favorite prints and follow our simple instructions to make a few... Read more →

Sweet Embroidered Napkins to Make & Give

Personalize your place settings! Why not add a little fun to your family table? Start with some linen napkins, add some simple embroidery, and you'll have a keepsake you can actually use! Today we're sharing the easy patterns and instructions for you to make your own set. Perfect for housewarming... Read more →

7 Ways to Reinvent the Beach Towel

Now's the time of year when bright beach towels can be found almost anywhere you shop...we love their whimsical patterns and happy colors. Even if your linen closet has been freshly restocked, today's slideshow will give you a handful of reasons to treat yourself to a few new ones! This... Read more →

Let's Grow: 5 DIY Garden Projects

A Garden Poem Veggies are growing and flowers are in bloom. As for garden baubles, there's always more room. A sparkling wind chime or a cozy bird home... A planter for pansies or a handmade stepping stone. You can make all these projects and more, when you see what our... Read more →

4th of July DIY: Stitched Star Trivet

Ready for some star-spangled stitches? With the 4th of July right around the corner, we can't wait to celebrate our great nation's birthday. Today's project is sure to be the star of your table, and it's so simple, you don't even need a sewing machine. Made from layers of soft... Read more →

8 New Uses for Flea Market Finds

Inspired upcyling projects from some of our favorite bloggers! If you're anything like us, your flea market and garage sale adventures always have you bringing home lots of new treasures...but what will you do with those one-of-a-kind finds? Let today's slideshow inspire your creativity. We're sharing some of our favorite... Read more →

Vickie & Jo Ann's Favorite Finds: Pewter Daisy Jar Lids

Party-perfect sippers...these are the lids you've been looking for! Whenever we're hosting a get-together, we love to serve lemonade, ice tea or punch in our trusty Mason jars, so when we saw these pewter cuties, we couldn't resist sharing them with you. Made in the USA, these lids feature a... Read more →

Perfect for Pops: 6 crafts for a fantastic Father's Day

Nix the neckties, ditch the "#1 Dad" shirts and forget the Father's Day flapjacks. We've got just the cool crafts you'll need to make this Dad's Day an absolute delight. With the help of some of our favorite bloggers, we found some DIY projects that Dad's really going to dig.... Read more →

DIY Bag Made for Moms

This easy-to-make bag holds everything! Mother's Day is just around the corner...let's hope you've left your gift hints where they'll be found. But what about your favorite moms? They deserve a little love too! Today, we're sharing a super-simple DIY project anyone (and we mean anyone) with a sewing machine... Read more →

Clever container gardens to inspire!

Growth opportunity While we'll always have a soft spot for classic terra cotta pots, clever containers add a touch of whimsy to porches, patios and decks. Even out in flower beds, there's just something special about an unexpected container, overflowing with green leaves. Who doesn't love a whimsical whiskey barrel... Read more →

Stitching for the Kitchen Winners!

Thanks to everyone who entered our recent giveaway of our brand new book, Gooseberry Patch Stitching for the Kitchen! The five lucky winners are... 84. Shaena F. said... I pinned the mug cozy on Pinterest. http://pinterest.com/pin/284149057712454972/ 92. Vicki Lininger said... I got my sewing start in 4H! I made a... Read more →

Get Crafty and WIN Stitching for the Kitchen!

While you'll usually find Vickie, Jo Ann and the rest of the Gooseberry Patch family in the kitchen, we also LOVE to share and create inspiring crafty projects too. We're so excited to have partnered with our friends over at Sixth & Spring Books and today, we're sharing a BRAND... Read more →

Let It Snow!

Whether you're decorating for Christmas this weekend or still gathering ideas and will start soon, we know you'll love this easy idea. It's from our Cookbook of the Week, Homemade Christmas! Sparkly Snow Scene 3 assorted-size glass jars with lids 1 yd. 1-inch ribbon scissors hot-glue gun 2 to 4... Read more →

Homemade Holidays are the Best!

Gingerbread cookies are baking in the oven, garlands of popcorn & cranberries are hung on the tree and you're putting the finishing touches on those special handmade gifts for loved ones and friends. We always enjoy adding homemade touches to all of our holiday celebrations and these handmade memories were... Read more →